English

English Language & Literature

The English Language & Literature Programme seeks to educate students to be proficient and confident users of the language and to appreciate the language.

• Students will develop the ability to respond to a variety of texts and demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading and language, speak fluently and expressively and write coherently and cohesively.

• Students will learn to deepen and sharpen their use of English through understanding the features of spoken and written language and strengthening their ability to speak and interact confidently and effectively in tones appropriate to purpose, audience, context and culture.

• Students will learn to appreciate the language through strengthening their skills in general and in critical reading and viewing of rich literary words of prose that provoke thought, judgment and evaluation.

The Literature-in-English Programme seeks to enable students to be:

• empathetic and global thinkers who are aware of diverse perspectives and so empathise with other people’s experiences;

• critical readers who appreciate the contexts in which literary texts are written and the aesthetic value of language;

• creative meaning-makers who embrace ambiguity and actively and creatively construct their understanding and interpretations of texts; and

• convincing communicators who demonstrate critical thinking when discussing and writing about texts and convincing others of their interpretations.

Competitions for Students

Secondary One to Four students are encouraged to participate in the National Schools Literature Festival, a dynamic platform that nurtures students’ passion for literature. It is collaboratively organised by educators, with support from the Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Education, the National Arts Council, and the Singapore Book Council.

Selected students also join oratorical competitions and the UNSW ICAS competitions.